The year 1923 included many major national and world events. Medical
advances such as the introduction of insulin to treat diabetes happened in
1923. Other events came about such as the introduction of the autogiro, (the
predecessor of the modern helicopter), a sign of the times, the Hollywood sign
(originally Hollywoodland) was erected, King Tut’s Tomb was opened, and the
death of 29th President Warren G. Harding saw Calvin Coolidge ascend to the
highest office in the land. What other noteworthy and amazing things
happened in 1923? Let’s find out together in another much anticipated “One
Hundred Years Ago” class.
